HASTINGS, Neb. – Drivers across south-central Nebraska could see storm delays this weekend as thunderstorms build late Saturday and linger into Sunday. The National Weather Service warns that gusty winds and heavy rainfall may slow traffic on Highway 6 and surrounding county roads. Residents should plan for possible power interruptions and limited outdoor activity Saturday evening into early Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Hastings, Friday will bring a brief window of clear skies and warmth, with highs near 90 under full sun. Conditions shift by Saturday afternoon, when clouds increase and a 50% chance of storms arrives. Downpours, lightning, and localized flooding could create travel hazards, particularly after sunset.
Communities across Adams, Clay, and Hall counties should prepare for sudden shifts in weather, including reduced visibility and slick roads. Outdoor events, harvest activity, and evening football games could face delays or cancellations. Residents are urged to keep devices charged, avoid unnecessary evening travel, and secure loose items around homes and farms ahead of the weekend storms.
Sunday remains unsettled with lingering showers and temperatures dipping into the 70s, signaling a cooler pattern into next week. While the storm risk eases by Monday, scattered showers return by Tuesday and Wednesday, making this a prolonged stretch of unsettled fall weather.
Warnings and advisories could be issued if storms strengthen. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from the National Weather Service throughout the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Hastings, Nebraska
- Friday: Sunny, high near 90.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny early, storms possible late, high 87.
- Sunday: Showers and storms likely, high 79.
- Monday: Partly sunny, small chance of storms, high 84.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, high 85.
